“Малая земля. Возрождение целины глазами 225 юных художников Грузии” – Rare Soviet Art Album (1980s)

Vintage Soviet-era art album featuring works by 225 young Georgian artists.
A unique historical publication from Izdatelstvo “Khelovneba”, Tbilisi, dedicated to themes of “Малая земля”, Virgin Lands, and the socialist vision of the USSR. Includes quotes, illustrations, and full-page color artworks by children and teenagers.

Perfect for collectors of Soviet memorabilia, Georgian art, propaganda history, and rare USSR publications.

📚 Item Details

• Title: Малая земля. Возрождение целины. Глазами 225 юных художников Грузии

• Publisher: Издательство «Хеловнеба» (Khelovneba), Тбилиси

• Publication: Early 1980s (Soviet Georgia)

• Language: Russian & Georgian

• Format: Hardback, illustrated album

• Pages: ~80 (art plates + text)

• Illustrations: Full-color artworks by young Georgian artists

• Themes: Soviet propaganda, youth art, “Малая Земля”, “Целина”, agriculture, heroism

✨ Highlights

• Rare Soviet Georgian publication not commonly found outside the region

• Large, bright illustrations with bold colors

• Includes political text and quotes (e.g., L. Brezhnev)

• A unique mix of political history + children’s art

• Excellent addition to a USSR history collection or a Cold War library

📏 Condition

Good vintage condition

• Pages clean

• Binding intact

• Minor age wear on edges

• Colors remain bright
  (See photos for details.)